Is BOTOX ® Cosmetic Safe?
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Any quick internet search can pull up ample information about the safety issues of BOTOX ® Cosmetic. Overall, BOTOX ® Cosmetic, when administered by an experienced cosmetic surgeon, is one of the safest and most effective ways to eliminate the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles throughout your face.
Clinical Trials
Clinical use of BOTOX ® Cosmetic has been under review for many years. Currently, BOTOX® is approved for use in more than 80 countries for a variety of medical uses. BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States, with well over 10 million people having received injections.
In clinical trials conducted by the FDA, it was found that common side effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic included redness or bruising around the injection site. These complications lasted less than 48 hours in a bulk majority of cases. The FDA has found that only 1 in 1000 recipients of BOTOX® Cosmetic experience any serious side effects. These can include flu-like symptoms, drooping eyelids, and respiratory infections. In most cases, these symptoms are temporary as well.
The Safety of BOTOX ®
BOTOX® is quite safe when administered by an experienced plastic surgeon, aesthetician or healthcare worker. When administered by someone who is not qualified to give BOTOX ® Cosmetic injections, your risk of complications is significantly increased. For this reason, choosing to have BOTOX ® administered by an experienced, trained, and approved cosmetic surgeon is always in your best interest.
BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a safe and effective way to treat the visible signs of aging. It can be used every three to six months to help extend results. Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim has years of experience delivering the safest, clinically proven amounts of BOTOX ® Cosmetic injections. He will work closely with you from your initial consultation to help ensure your safety and satisfaction with this common procedure.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Kim will be happy to address any questions about BOTOX ® Cosmetic that you may have, and to more thoroughly explain the benefits and potential risks of this nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure.
If you would like more information about BOTOX ® Cosmetic and live in the areas of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, or Santa Monica, California, please contact experienced plastic surgeon Eugene Kim, M.D., at E. Kim Plastic Surgery to schedule an initial consultation.
